Power surges can not only destroy your refrigerator, it can also start an electrical fire.
A strong power surge can cause an arcing of electrical current in your refrigerator, especially those with microprocessors and inverter boards are susceptible to damage as strong power surges can fry these parts and even melt some of the plastic parts away.
While weak power surges don’t ruin your fridge outright, it can build incremental damage to your fridge, affecting its performance and shortening its lifespan overtime.
So a high quality surge protector for appliances is a must-have item in all homes!